The Texas softball team has climbed to the No. 1 spot in the D1 Softball rankings after Oklahoma's long winning streak was ended by a loss to Louisiana, marking Oklahoma's first loss since February 19, 2023. This achievement marks the first time Texas has secured the top ranking since April 2006. The Longhorns celebrated this milestone with a 7-1 victory over Penn State. Despite the shift in rankings, Oklahoma remains No. 1 in the coaches' poll. The change in rankings comes nearly 18 years after Texas last held the No. 1 position, underscoring a significant achievement for the team.
The Longhorns overtook bitter rivals Oklahoma to snag the No. 1 spot on the ESPN/USA Today poll following Oklahoma's loss to Louisiana on Sunday – the Sooners' first loss since February 19, 2023, according to D1Softball. https://t.co/XmKaw53egU
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THERE'S A NEW NO. 1 🤘 The Longhorns have earned their first No. 1 ranking since April 2006 👏 ( 📸 @TexasSoftball) https://t.co/ziDzqryghc
#Sooners remain No. 1 in the coaches’ poll https://t.co/3peNgKWhLN
Monday @TexasSoftball Won-Day! D1 Softball’s top team in the nation seals the day with a 7-1 win over Penn State. https://t.co/JbVCHZ57hw
Texas softball jumps to No. 1 after Oklahoma has long winning streak snapped. https://t.co/5fPcaFhu3z